Welcome to the Veronica E. Connor Middle School

Phone: (716)773-8830

Fax:  (716)773-8983

 

Principal: Mr. Bruce Benson      brucebenson@k12.ginet.org

Assistant Principal: Mrs. Eleanor Payne  eleanorpayne@k12.ginet.org

 

Use the links on the left to navigate through our site        

Please note the times for the band winter concerts:

 

Wednesday, February 10, 7:00pm - 6th and 8th grade bands

Wednesday, March 3, 7:00pm - 7th grade band

 

 

 

 

 

Brrrrr!  Please see the files below regarding school closure based on wind chill.

 

 

Excellent website on prescription drug abuse:

http://www.drugfree.org/notinmyhouse/

 

 

The University of Buffalo School of Dental Medicine is holding a one-day event for children 1-18 who do not have access to dental care. Please see the flyer below if you have any family who could benefit from this service. 
              

 

NYS Assessment dates:

1.  The ELA (6, 7, 8 grade) assessment is scheduled for April 27, 28, 29 and 30, 2010.  This is the right after spring recess.  Please plan your vacations accordingly.  NYS regulations require a medical excuse for students who are absent for the test.

2.  Math (6, 7, 8 grade) assessment is scheduled for May 5, 6, 7

3.  Science (8) lab assessment, week of May 24.  Written test, June 8.

4. Social Studies (8) June 14 & 15.

5. Honors Algebra Regents June 18 (afternoon)

6. Spanish/French Proficiency  June 21 (morning)

7. Earth Science Regents June 22 (morning)

 

 

Just for Kids is offering a Before School program at Connor Middle School starting this fall from 7:00 am until the start of the school day.  See the flyer below for more information.

 

Intramurals:

Wrestling                           Mon, Wed, Fri 8:00-9:00am   Coach:  Mr. Carney

                    

Basketball 6-8, M&F                      Tues, Thurs  8:00 - 9:00 am Coach: Mr. Johnston

                                                          starting 1/12/10

6th Grade Floor Hockey

Season:  Feb. 22nd to Mar. 24th    Coach: Mr. Alberalla

Days: Mon., Weds. and Fri.    (will finalize as soon as I know how many teams)
Time: 3:40-5:45 in the MS Gym

       Organizational Meeting to pick teams and captains:

       Mon. Feb 8th at 3:35 in the Little Theater

 

Cheerleading Intramurals               After school during the months of March and April

                                                          Coach:  Mrs. Randles

 

Donations of red polo shirts from former band and or chorus students are greatly appreciated.  They may be turned in to Mrs. Masiello.

 

Click here for Daily Announcements or use the link on the left of the page.

Wind chill as related to school closing (doc file - 26kb)

wind chill chart (pdf file - 203kb)

Just for Kids info (pdf file - 459kb)

Letter to algebra parents (pdf file - 80kb)

Info on free dental clinic (ppt file - 134kb)

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